Willie Garson
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- February 20, 1964
- Died
- September 21, 2021
- Birthplace
- Highland Park, New Jersey, USA
Willie Garson Paszamant (February 20, 1964 – September 21, 2021) was an American actor. He appeared in over 75 films and more than 300 TV episodes. He was known for playing Stanford Blatch on the HBO series Sex and the City, in the related films Sex and the City and Sex and the City 2 and in the spin-off And Just Like That..., Mozzie in the USA Network series White Collar from 2009 to 2014, Ralph in the 2005 romantic comedy Little Manhattan, Gerard Hirsch in the reboot of Hawaii Five-0, and Martin Lloyd in the sci-fi series Stargate SG-1. Garson was born in Highland Park, New Jersey, the son of Muriel (née Schwartz) and Donald M. Paszamant. Garson was Jewish. He attended Camp Wekeela in Hartford, Maine, as a child for 11 years. He graduated in 1982 from Highland Park High School. In 1985, he received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Theater from Wesleyan University and a Master of Fine Arts degree from the Yale Drama School. Garson began his career in theater, appearing in productions off-Broadway and on Broadway. He made his film debut in the 1989 comedy Troop Beverly Hills. He had his breakthrough role in 1998 as Stanford Blatch on Sex and the City. He played the role for the entire six-season run of the show and in the two subsequent films. Garson continued to work steadily in film and television throughout his career. He appeared in numerous other films, including The Rock (1996), There's Something About Mary (1998), and The Wedding Planner (2001). He also had recurring roles on the television shows NYPD Blue (1993), Friends (1995), and Hawaii Five-0 (2010). Garson was a talented actor who was known for his versatility and his ability to play a wide range of characters. He was also a gifted comedian and a scene-stealer. He will be remembered for his roles in Sex and the City, White Collar, and other films and television shows. Garson died on September 21, 2021, at the age of 57. He had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer earlier that year.
Filmography
The Making of 'Sex and the City' TBA
as Self
Before I Go 2021
as Francis
Magic Camp 2020
as Casino Manager
A Christmas Wish 2019
as Principal Wilson
7 Days to Vegas 2019
as Danny
Carl Laemmle 2019
as Carl Laemmle (voice)
Feed 2017
as M. Brack
The Polka King 2017
as Lonny
Trust Fund 2016
as Jerry Peters
Periods. 2014
Actor
Walk of Shame 2014
as Dan Karlin
Sex and the City 2 2010
as Stanford Blatch
Ashley's Ashes 2010
as Limus
Labor Pains 2009
as Carl
Amazing Racer 2009
as Richard
Live from the Red Carpet: Sex and the City 2008
as Self
The Fabulous Fashion of 'Sex and the City' 2008
as Self
Sex and the City: The Party That Never Was 2008
as Self
Sex and the City 2008
as Stanford Blatch
Beau Jest 2008
as Joel Goldman
Hard Four 2007
as Orville Chisholm
The TV Set 2007
as Brian
Ricky Jay Plays Poker 2007
as Self
...So Goes the Nation 2006
as Self
Jackass Number Two 2006
as Self
Zoom 2006
as Dick
Little Manhattan 2005
as Ralph
Just Like Heaven 2005
as Maitre D'
Fever Pitch 2005
as Kevin
House of D 2004
as Ticket Agent
Seeing Other People 2004
as Writer
Jackass Backyard BBQ 2003
as Self
Freaky Friday 2003
as Evan
A Problem with Fear 2003
as Erin
Luster 2002
as Sonny Spike
Out Cold 2001
as Ted Muntz
Thank Heaven 2001
as Grant Strong
Our Lips Are Sealed 2000
as Agent Norm
What Planet Are You From? 2000
as Brett
Fortress 2 2000
as Stanley Nussbaum
Play It to the Bone 1999
as Cappie Caplan
The Suburbans 1999
as Craig
Being John Malkovich 1999
as Guy in Restaurant
Living Out Loud 1998
as Man in Elevator
There's Something About Mary 1998
as Dr. Zit Face / High School Pal
Cyclops, Baby 1997
as Willie
Mars Attacks! 1996
as Corporate Guy
Kingpin 1996
as Purse Snatcher
The Rock 1996
as Francis Reynolds
The Destiny of Marty Fine 1996
as Jack
Cityscrapes: Los Angeles 1996
as John
Things to Do in Denver When You're Dead 1995
as Cuffy
The Barefoot Executive 1995
Actor
The Tie That Binds 1995
as Ray Tanton
Speechless 1994
as Dick
Ray Alexander: A Taste For Justice 1994
Actor
Every Breath 1994
as Bob
Daybreak 1993
as Simon
When the Party's Over 1993
as Vic Montana
Untamed Heart 1993
as Patsy
Groundhog Day 1993
as Phil's Assistant Kenny
Ruby 1992
as Lee Harvey Oswald
Mobsters 1991
as Telephone Operator
Soapdish 1991
as Nitwit Executive
Across the Tracks 1991
as Salesman (as William Garson)
Repossessed 1990
as Nerd Student
The Adventures of Ford Fairlane 1990
as Frat Boy
Brain Dead 1990
as Board Member
Double Your Pleasure 1989
as Waiter
Peter Gunn 1989
as Rusty
Troop Beverly Hills 1989
as Bruce
The Price of Life 1987
Actor
The Leftovers 1986
as Gladstone's Assistant
The Deliberate Stranger 1986
Actor
Credits from TMDB.